Growing by Shrinking

This week we talk body positivity. Jillian Micheal comments on Lizzo concern for "her health". What exactly IS body positivity? Can you accurately judge a person just by how they look?   "What Jillian Michaels got wrong Lizzo and body positivity" by Katelyn Esmonde https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/1/15/21060692/lizzo-jillian-michaels-body-positivity-backlash Find us online www.growingbyshrinking.com  Shit we like, son Kayla - GoWise AirFryer https://www.gowiseproducts.com/collections/air-fryer Kyra - Cheer https://www.netflix.com/title/81039393 Jenn - Google Pixel 4 https://store.google.com/ca/product/pixel_4?hl=en-CA&gclid=CjwKCAiAg9rxBRADEiwAxKDTupkT7p-7F5TKYnNqvhdaROEwywMk8389qAnHWaeXlF9UHVlmPMsczxoCZ-EQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Nell - "Instant Loss" | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantloss/?hl=en | Website: https://instantloss.com/ WW Connect Usernames | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

Let's talk the new myWW Green, Blue, Purple programs. At the end of the day all programs are steering you towards good health and nutritional eating. But, haven't we have seen these plans before? Green looks a lot like Points+; Purple looks a lot like Simply Filling. What do you think of the new plan? Which plan did you choose? #mywwgreen #mywwblue #mywwpurple  Find us online www.growingbyshrinking.com  Shit we like, son Jenn -Bulk Barn https://www.bulkbarn.ca/en/Home Kayla - Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/  Nell - Self-care https://www.oprahmag.com/life/health/g25939272/self-care-tips/ Kyra - Unplanning  WW Connect Usernames | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

We are back! We have been away from your ears for a few weeks due sickness. This week we talk about struggles we face when sickness stikes. What are you go-to tips and tricks when you're sick? Shit we like, son Kyra - Conan Needs a Friend https://www.earwolf.com/show/conan-obrien/ Nell - Yum & Yummer Butter Chicken Naan Bread http://yumyummer.com/ (page 28) Kayla - Fruit 2O http://fruit2o.ca/ Jenn - Eddie Bauer Hiking Boots https://www.eddiebauer.ca/view/shop-by-activity/hiking/shoes/gender-womens/ WW Connect Usernames | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

Time for a spoooooooky episode. We talk about snaccidents and stealthy tacticts for working around the tasty candy holiday, Halloween! This week we talk our own struggles and plans for planning for halloween treats.  Share with us your top tips, plans and tricks for Halloween!  Spongebob Characters as sexy men https://babe.net/2017/03/27/sexy-spongebob-hentai-1633 Find us online www.growingbyshrinking.com  Shit we like, son Nell - Sweet Pea Leigh https://www.instagram.com/sweet_pea_leigh/  Kalya - Old El Paso Mini Tortilla Bowls https://www.oldelpaso.com/products/taco-boats-mini-flour-tortillas-20-ct-8-oz Kyra - The Two Day Rule https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfLHTLQZ5nc  Jenn - Mountain Buggy Stroller https://mountainbuggy.com/ca-en/ WW Connect Usernames | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

Where the men at?? This week we talk about why are there so few men on WW. WW isn't just for the ladies. What can WW do shake things up to even out the membership? We'd love to hear from you: men and ladies!  Find us online www.growingbyshrinking.com  Shit we like, son Jenn - Asics Shoes Numbus-18 https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/gel-nimbus-18/p/0010255946.9701 Kyra - Habit Trackers, “Done” http://thedoneapp.com/ “Tally” https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tally-pay-off-debt-faster/id1080856103 Kayla - WW Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Protein Bar https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/shop/chocolate-peanut-butter-baked-protein-bar Nell- Kimchi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi  WW Connect Usernames | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

This week we talk about intermittent fasting. Some people swear by it others do not like it. We have all tried it with one flavor or another. Join us as we talk about our own experiences, trials, successes and failures.  As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on intermittent fasting.  Find us online www.growingbyshrinking.com  Shit we like, son Kyra - “Succession” https://www.crave.ca/search?q=sucession#/series/43068 Jenn - Sparkling Ice Black Raspberry https://www.sparklingice.com/flavor/black-raspberry-3/?ref=flavors/classics Nell - Wheel of Time Series https://www.goodreads.com/series/41526-the-wheel-of-time Kayla - Friday Romper by Smash + Tess https://smashtess.ca/products/the-friday-romper WW Connect Usernames | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

Often in our own pusuit of health we find ourselves coming across both inner and outer conflicts a person experiences in the pursuit of "health". This week we talk about the comic “Unhealthy” by Abby Howard https://abbyhoward.itch.io/unhealthy. Abby takes us down her journey path in the pursuit of looking healthier which includes calorie-counting, pika, and bulima.    Find us online www.growingbyshrinking.com  Shit we like, son Kayla - Kirkland Chocolate Chip Protein Bars 5SP https://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signature-Protein-Bars%2C-Chocolate-Chip-Cookie-Dough%2C-20-count%2C-2-pack.product.100423971.html Jenn - Epicure Guacamole Dip Mix https://epicure.com/en-ca/product/1001070  Kyra - Do Nothing! Nell - Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges - Light https://www.thelaughingcow.com/ WW Connect Usernames | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

This week we talk about the Netflix show Ask the Doctor - "Obesity". Join us as we discuss how three friendly doctors share expert advice, bust medical myths and test the latest treatments. Being overweight isn't the fault of one person, there is a whole lot more going on from hormones to society https://www.netflix.com/title/81003997?s=i   Find us online www.growingbyshrinking.com  Shit we like, son Nell - Pho https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pho Kyra - Derry Girls on Netflix www.netflix.com/ca/title/80238565  Jenn - Millarville Farmers Market https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/listings/millarville-farmers-market-5068/  Kayla - Knock Knock Stuff https://www.amazon.com/Knock-Knock/e/B00IQ6K8C0%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share “What to Eat” https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601061536/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i4 WW Connect Usernames | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

How often do you find someone giving you advice? Wanted or unwanted, we all seem to be recipients of advice. This week we talk about best and worst advice we've received over the years.  Find us online www.growingbyshrinking.com  Shit we like, son Nell - Fold Its https://www.flatoutbread.com/product-recipes/foldit/  Kayla - True Lemon https://www.truelemon.com/  Kyra - "Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday  http://egoistheenemy.com/  Jenn - "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" by Mark Manson https://markmanson.net/not-giving-a-fuck  WW Connect Usernames | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

This week we talk about The Four Tendencies by Grechin Rubin. Rubin breaks people down into four main tendencies: Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel. How do you respond to expectations?  Four Tendencies Quiz https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/   Find us online https://linktr.ee/growingbyshrinking  Shit we like, son Nell - The Gap Workout Clothes Kayla - Kraft Sea Salt Natural Peanut Butter Jenn - Lilydale Turkey Bacon Kyra - The Fitness Marshall and Shrill WW Connect Usernames | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

Episode Notes Cosmopolitan's Top 10 tips credited by celebrities on their tried and true weight-loss tricks. Wisdom from Snookie to Britney Spears to  Chrissy Tiegen.  Article "10 Celebrity Weight-Loss Tips That Actually Work" by Elizabeth Narins, Cosmopolitan Shit We Like, son | Jenn – Libby App | Nell – Frank's Red Hot | Kayla – KD Shaker | Kyra – Thermos Food Jar WW Connect Usernames | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

Episode Notes This week we look at the history of WW. We learn about our girl, Jean Nidetch, Weight Watchers founder. From the Prudent Diet to Eating Management to WW Freestyle how times have changed... These days WW has (thankfully) moved beyond weekly liver in your diet.  Article "WW International" via Wikipedia Shit We Like, son | Kayla – Taylor Swift, "Lover" | Jenn – Jordan's Skinny Syrups  | Nell – The Local Public Library (for us, Calgary Public Library) | Kyra – "Yoga With Adriene" WW Connect Usernames | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

Episode Notes Surprise! We are dropping into your ears a week early. We wanted to talk about the new WW app, Kurbo. This app is designed for kids ages 8-17. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this app too!  Find us online https://linktr.ee/growingbyshrinking WW Connect Usernames | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

Episode Notes This week we talk about the episode, "6 Simple Things You Can Do Every Morning to Boost Your Energy Before Work" from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. We all try incorporating these tips into our daily routine. Some were easy some were surprisingly tough. No phone, no internet before breakfast?! Can YOU do it?   Article "6 Simple Things You Can Do Every Morning to Boost Your Energy to Boost Your Energy Before Work" by Jay Shetty https://jayshetty.me/6-simple-things-you-can-do-every-morning-to-boost-your-energy-before-work/   Shit We Like, son | Kayla –  On Purpose by Jay Shetty | Jenn -  Salvation Army | Nell – Her Universe Geek Fashions (Loki Dress as mentioned) | Kyra – "The Checklist Manifesto" by Atul Gawande   WW Connect Usernames | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud   Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose, Hogan, Bocking and Toole families.

Visit us @ www.growingbyshrinking.com  Episode Notes You asked, and we answer! Thanks to all for taking the time to send us some of your questions about WW, life and all the other wonderful things. Shit We Like, son   | Kayla – Go Wise Air Fryer | Jenn – YYC Mood Sunglasses | Nell – Click and Collect | Kyra – Tajin Seasoning WW Connect Usernames | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud Credits: This episode was produced by Kyra LaRose and edited by Kyra LaRose and Darren LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose and Hogan family.

Episode Notes Snacks! We review our top and worst WW brand snacks along with a few other top snack picks. This episode we talk about the magic of getting in 10,000 steps. Is that really the magic number you need to achieve each day for optimal health?   Article "What 10,000 Steps Will Really Get You" by Amanda Mull https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/05/10000-steps-rule/590785/     Shit We Like, son | Nell – Yum & Yummer Cookbook by Greta Podleski | Kayla – Smart Buns via Low Carb Grocery | Kyra – 90s Mugs with bendy straw | Jenn -  Built Bars use code GROWINGBYSHRINKING for 10% off!   WW Connect Usernames | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud   Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Sound engineer Darren LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose and Hogan family.

  Episode Notes What do Mariah Carey and Gwyneth Paltrow have in common with the GxS ladies? Apparently not much. This week look at 10 ways to get back on track after a slip up and then look at how celebrity diets through our WW lenses. We consider looking at the big picture over just the weekly weigh-in.  Articles "Top 10 Ways to Get Back on Track" by Sylvia Davis https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/features/top-10-ways-to-get-back-on-track  "All of the Celebrity Diets We've Tried (and a Few We Haven't)" by The Cut (Rebecca Harrington) https://www.thecut.com/article/celebrity-diets-guide.html References | Goop (Gwyneth Paltrow site) | Baby Drinks Cola for the First Time | Food vs. Appetite Shit We Like, son / Endorsements | Nell - Diet Gingerale | Kayla - Smart Sweets Use Code: growingbyshrinking | Kyra - #pullingakayla, daily snack size chips, daily snack sized cake, Soup Course before a meal | Jenn -  #iwanttobealoserlikekayla, Strong by Zumba WW Connect Usernames | Kyra LaRose: @awesomeyay | Nell Hogan: @jnellzor | Kayla Toole: @ktoole83 | Jenn Rausch: @laughs_loud Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose family. 

Episode Notes There seems to be many long standing tidbits about how to lose weight and be healthy. Conventional wisdom sites you just need to exercise more to lose weight. Calories in = calories out. Right? We discuss how this long standing wisdom holds up under 60+ studies reviewing this exact topic. To round out this discussion we review how much self-control is actually within our control.  Articles "Why you shouldn't excercise to lose weight, explained with 60+ studies" by Juila ABelluz and Javier Zarracina https://www.vox.com/2016/4/28/11518804/weight-loss-exercise-myth-burn-calories "Obesity and the 'self-control' brain area: What is the link?" by Ana Sandiou https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324560.php Endorsements Nell - Herbal Tea and Boom Chica Pop Jenn - Aquasize and Good Thin Crackers + Old Dutch Queso Kayla - Spokes and Skinnytaste Kyra - "The Diet Trap Soultion" by Judith Beck PhD (Author) and Deborah Busis (Author) WW Connect Usernames Kyra LaRose: awesomeyay Nell Hogan: jnellzor Kayla Toole: ktoole83 Jenn Rausch: laughs_loud Credits: This episode was produced and edited by Kyra LaRose. Music "Something Elated" by Broke for Free. Photo credits to Sadie Willow Photography. Special thanks to the LaRose family.